vs. Ouachita Baptist
February 8, 2:00 pm | Arkadelphia, AR
vs. Southern Arkansas
February 9, 10:00 am | Arkadelphia, AR
vs. Henderson State
February 10,  10:00 am | Arkadelphia, AR

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DBU ENTERS SPRING SEASON
The DBU Women's Tennis team opens their spring campaign this weekend in Arkadelphia, AR. The Lady Patriots will face Ouachita Baptist, Southern Arkansas, and Henderson State. Their last event in the fall was the ITA South Central Regional Championship in Arlington, Texas. 
 Sofia Teran and Isabella Arana Rios headlined the Lady Patriots' performance by becoming the first-ever doubles team from DBU to win the ITA's after defeating seeded opponents from Midwestern, Lubbock Christian, and UT-Tyler.
Sarah Castleberry and Leonie Schondelmaier defeated opponents from UTPB, Midwestern, and Angelo State to win the back draws. Double's pairing Jenna Payne/Madalyn Smelley, Caroline Hudson/Emily Buchanan, and Elise Carbo all picked up wins during the contest. 
Schondelmaier advanced the furthest in singles play, making the round of 16 before falling in three sets, while Teran, Payne, Smelley, and Arana Rios won their first-round matches. Sarah Stewart, Sarah Castleberry, and Elise Carbo also picked up wins in the B draw.

                                                                                                                    
PATRIOT STORYLINES

• The DBU Women's Tennis team opens their season Thursday against Ouachita Baptist. 
• DBU returns three sophomores who look to build upon their freshman year. 
• The Patriots welcome Emily Buchanan, Madalyn Smelley, and Sarah Stewart as the three freshmen gear up for their first spring action with the team. 
• Sarah Castleberry, Caroline Hudson, and Sofia Teran are the only seniors in this year's spring group for DBU.

 
UP NEXT 
The Patriots will travel to Arlington, TX, to face Texas Wesleyan on February 16 at 11 am.